Tree removal has begun on Ninth Street in Central Salina

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May 14, 2019 at 3:42 PMMay 14, 2019 at 3:42 PM

Thirty-one trees between the sidewalks and curbs along Ninth Street, from Crawford to Walnut, are in the process of being removed.

Arbor Masters Tree Service of Wichita is removing trees whose roots have broken sidewalks and curbs and in advance of replacing curbs to improve drainage, according to a news release by Salina civil engineer Kent R. Johnson. Seven trees also will be trimmed back from over the street.

Work will be completed utilizing a single lane closure, with traffic being directed around the work zone from the center turn lane. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes or allow additional time to reach their destinations. Work should take about two weeks, weather permitting.

Residents who lose trees will be offered replacements.

This $31,000 project is part of the city of Salina's $4.7 million 2019 road maintenance program.

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